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Meet the team

You’re in safe hands.

Our strength lies in the talent behind every decision. Titan’s leadership and advisory team brings more than 100 years of combined, hands-on experience in operations, M&A and business transformation.

Through our wider investment group we combine deep sector knowledge with a proven record of acquiring, operating and scaling SMEs. We don’t just provide capital — we provide the operating support behind your management team to make sure your legacy thrives.

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100+

Years of combined experience

Partners

Operators, dealmakers and builders.

We are eager to support management teams in achieving their growth goals while creating liquidity for founders and owners.

  • Portrait of Michael Garratt

    Founder

    Michael Garratt

    Founder & Head of Corporate Development

    Michael is an entrepreneur and M&A specialist with a background in acquiring and integrating UK manufacturing businesses.

    At Titan, Michael applies that experience — backed by our wider investment group — to acquire, modernise and scale established UK businesses, while protecting the legacy their founders have built.

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  • Portrait of Neil Sharp

    Investment Partner

    Neil Sharp

    Investment Partner

    Neil is a results-driven entrepreneur and investor with over 37 years of experience. In 1993 he founded a business in the commercial printing industry, which he scaled through the strategic acquisition of competitors before exiting in 2011.

    He then founded TML Finance & Advisory, a UK corporate finance firm specialising in M&A. Over his career Neil has completed more than 350 M&A transactions, and was instrumental in growing one family office’s portfolio from $40m to $600m AUM through acquisition in three and a half years. He brings founder-level insight to every Titan acquisition.

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  • Portrait of Richard Deakin

    Operating Partner

    Richard Deakin

    Group Operating Partner

    Richard is a Chartered Engineer and experienced CEO with over 30 years in aerospace, defence and precision engineering. He has held senior leadership roles at Airbus, BAE Systems, Thales, GKN Aerospace and NATS, delivering major transformations, operational improvements and value growth.

    Most recently Richard was CEO of Stratospheric Platforms Ltd, securing over £70m in funding, delivering the world’s first 4G and 5G telecoms calls from the stratosphere, and leading the company’s integration into the World Mobile and Protelindo Group in 2025.

    As Group Operating Partner he works alongside the leadership of Titan’s businesses, bringing deep expertise in post-acquisition integration, lean transformation and value creation — giving acquired businesses the strategic and operational support to deliver sustainable growth.

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  • Portrait of Harry Garratt

    M&A

    Harry Garratt

    Head of Deal Origination

    Harry has extensive experience in M&A and corporate development, specialising in the full deal lifecycle. As Head of Deal Origination he drives the acquisition strategy for Titan’s acquisition pipeline.

    He plays a pivotal role in everything from first conversations, valuation and due diligence through to a smooth, seamless handover during post-completion integration.

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Explore your next move

Your company, in safe hands.

If you are looking for a change, Titan can help you map out a smooth transition — and give you the confidence that your business, your people and your legacy are protected.